Square Blue can take it

“Can You Take It?” -- a group show of five artists -- will open Jan.

26 at Square Blue at Bradford Gallery, 355 Old Newport Blvd., Newport

Beach. A reception for the artists will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Food and wine will be served. Admission is free. The show features the

work of Frank Dixon, Tom Towling, Constance Esposito, Cornelius O’Leary

and Pat Sparkuhl. The exhibit will continue until Feb. 24. O’Leary will

be in residence for the duration of the show, working on collaborative

pieces during gallery hours and has requested the cooperation of children

for those pieces. Information: Jamie Wilson, (949) 548-1101 or visito7 www.SquareBlueArt.comf7 .